About Us

Sensei Thivanka

I am Sensei Thivanka and I am a Martial Arts instructor affiliated with Shinkyokushinkai Canada. As a Shinkyokushin karate instructor, I run Fudoushin Dojo in Langley, BC. I have worked as an instructor in Dojan Martial Arts Studio – Vancouver, Mind and Body Centre – Vancouver and Sri Lanka Shinkyokushin main Dojo in Colombo.
I started training in Martial Arts when I was very young and I have about more than 25 years of experience in this field. I am awarded a high rank (third dan Black Belt) in the international Shinkyokuhinkai Karate organization (Full contact Karate). and I have participated in and won many events on different continents such as Canada, Sri Lanka, Malaysia & Singapore. In addition to this, I hold the First Aid Level -1 / Level -A CPR / AED, and Mental Health First Aid Level -1.
I know the history behind Martial Arts and I can pass this information along with the traditions and values associated with it to the students, so they will fully understand what they are learning.
I can plan each class, administer exams and handle the administrative side of being an instructor. I can stay organized to cover everything from self-discipline to the actual techniques used in this sport.
I have the patience and interpersonal skills to work with and train children as well as adults to teach them self-defence techniques. I can teach students in a safe and controlled manner to prevent accidents and reduce the risk of injuries. I can communicate clearly in a way that anyone can understand and I can change my teaching methods to match the age and skills of my students.
I desire to contribute to society through what I have learned throughout the past and I believe it would be beneficial for everyone in terms of building up self-confidence, patience, coordination, endurance, and perseverance.